First Report of Powdery Mildew of Akebia quinata Caused by Microsphaera akebiae (Erysiphe akebiae) in North America
Akebia quinata (chocolate-vine, five-leaf akebia) is grown as a perennial ornamental vine in North America. Five collections were made from A. quinata plants in western Washington with symptoms of powdery mildew caused by Microsphaera akebiae Sawada. This report documents the presence of this fungus in North America for the first time, describes and illustrates this fungus and the disease it causes, and reviews the taxonomy and identification of the fungus. Accepted for publication 24 February 2004. Published 16 March 2004.
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